U. S. Scott #688 - MNH - Fine Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

688

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1930

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #688

Description of the Design
Scott #688 is a 2-cent stamp commemorating the Battle of Braddock's Field, featuring a central vignette of Colonel George Washington in uniform, set against an ornate background. The top of the stamp reads "UNITED STATES POSTAGE," while the bottom displays the denomination "2 CENTS" along with "BATTLE OF BRADDOCK'S FIELD" and the years "1755-1930."

Soundness (with Grade)
Front: The stamp exhibits no creases, tears, or other significant faults. The color is vibrant, and the design is sharp.
Back: The stamp has original gum and is never hinged. There is minor discoloration near the bottom right from ink bleeding through.
Grade for Soundness: Very Minor Faults (80-84)

Centering (with Grade)
The stamp is noticeably off-center with one or two sides significantly closer to the edge than the opposite side. However, there is white space between the frameline and the perforations on all sides.
Grade for Centering: Fine/Very Fine (75-79)

Perforations
The perforations are well-defined and intact, with no signs of pulled or short perfs. The perforations are consistent with the issue.

Eye Appeal (with Grade)
The stamp has good color, crisp design, and a clean appearance despite the minor discoloration on the back. However, it does not have sufficient sharp contrast to warrant an additional eye appeal bonus.
Grade for Eye Appeal: Neat / Clean (No effect)

Final Numerical Grade

Combining the soundness, centering, and eye appeal grades according to the PSE guidelines:
Soundness (Very Minor Faults): 82
Centering (Fine/Very Fine): 77
Eye Appeal: No effect

Final Grade Calculation:
Using PSE standards for combining soundness and centering:
Fine/Very Fine Centering + Very Minor Fault Soundness = Fine (70-74)

Since there is no eye appeal bonus:
Final Numerical Grade: 74

This stamp's final numerical grade is 74, placing it in the Fine (F) range, reflecting its condition, centering, and overall appearance.

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